As green skills emerge as a future megatrend, projections indicate that one in five jobs will soon require these competencies. Building a skilled green workforce will not only spur substantial economic growth but also meet the surging demand for environmentally friendly solutions across various sectors.
To address these needs comprehensively, Skills England has been established to identify key skills priorities and deliver them through the new Growth and Skills Levy. The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) is administered by devolved mayoral authorities, making it possible to fund green skills programmes through tailored learning and innovative provision funding streams.
Study Programme Funding Updates
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has closed, and funding responsibilities have transferred to the Department for Education (DfE). The funding formula can be used to add green skills into all study programmes. Many providers use induction, enrichment, or work readiness to deliver green skills. This framework facilitates the creation of innovative green skills programmes that integrate short accredited and non-accredited learning components into all study programmes. Another urgent priority is the development of the sector, and the sector-specific short courses in areas such as green construction, heat pumps, and hydrogen technology.
Innovative Training Resources
Green Skills Solutions is at the forefront of this transformation, having developed a comprehensive suite of curriculum and training resources employed by numerous educational providers through the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF). Our extensive online training programmes, assured by City & Guilds, serve as valuable additions to study programmes, provide enrichment opportunities, and can function independently as ASF-funded initiatives. These resources effectively bridge the skills gap, offering flexible training solutions for students, staff, organisations, and companies while supporting their environmental, social, and governance objectives.
Additionally, Sabre Rigs has created a range of practical training rigs and resources essential for developing high-demand skills in low-carbon heating (heat pumps), solar energy, wind power, hydrogen, electric vehicles, and battery manufacturing. These training tools are utilised by learners pursuing careers in plumbing, construction, and automotive sectors.
Conclusion
The future workforce must be equipped with green skills to meet employers’ increasing demand. However, a persistent skills mismatch remains challenging due to the lack of a cohesive industrial strategy and the complicated skills landscape.
The future is green, and it is time to take action. Partner with us to ensure that your organisation is prepared to develop the green skills needed for a sustainable future. Contact us today for more information on accessing funding and leveraging our green skills training resources.
Over the next few months, we will be drilling down and exploring further the challenges of;
- Green Skills in building construction, plumbing and heating
- Green Skills in study programmes and adult learning
- Green Skills in transport, logistics and energy infrastructure
- The future of Green Skills in the green economy.
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Green Skills Solutions Ltd Email info@green-skills-solutions.co.uk – Tele: 07468 759 512
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